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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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